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Abortions in U.S. rose in 2020, ending decades-long decline, report says
A survey by a group supporting abortion rights showed an 8 percent increase over 2017.
WHO to rename monkeypox after scientists call it ‘discriminatory’
Scientists said the name should be changed because the recent international outbreak of the rare but potentially serious viral illness has no connection to the African continent, where it has been historically endemic.
Fauci tests positive for coronavirus
The 81-year-old doctor, who is experiencing mild symptoms, is working from home.
What you need to know about the tampon shortage
A tangle of tensions, including recent supply-chain problems, has contributed to a tampon shortage across the country.
FDA advisers recommend Moderna shot for older children and adolescents
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FDA advisers back authorization of coronavirus vaccines for tots
Food and Drug Administration officials could act on the recommendation within days, potentially setting the stage for shots to be available next week.
Cancer deaths are down, but 1.9 million new cases expected in 2022
The most common type of cancer will be breast cancer, with the National Cancer Institute estimating that 290,560 cases will be diagnosed this year.
Getting closer to a vaccine for cancer
Despite early disappointments and challenges, scientists studying cancer vaccines believe they now are closer than ever before.
In Japan, abortion is legal — but most women need their husband’s consent
Japan’s male-dominated society has been slow to grant women the reproductive rights taken for granted in many other developed countries.
